Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2365: 2301: Burning Bridges
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Nearby, Cheng Cheng overheard Chiang Xiao's words and couldn't help but find them funny.
She's truly sharp.
Jiang Shiheng replied, “Your daddy understands, no need to fret—your brother will stay at the Jiang Family for these next few days too.”
“Is Cheng Cheng around?”
Chiang Xiao quickly inquired.
Standing right beside him, Cheng Cheng caught her voice, and his expression instantly soured.
Why just 'Cheng Cheng'? No 'brother' even?
A soft chuckle escaped Jiang Shiheng.
“He is.”
“Daddy, then let me speak with him first. I worry you might not share everything, so I need his side to put my mind at rest.” Chiang Xiao made no effort to conceal her little schemes.
These remarks drew a laugh from Jiang Shiheng.
“Fine, fine, talk to him first.” He passed the phone to Cheng Cheng, rose to his feet, gave Cheng Cheng a pat on the shoulder, and added, “You two chat; I'll go write down some names.”
Cheng Cheng accepted the phone, his features tightening.
“Chiang Xiao, skipping 'brother' these days?”
He'd meant to discuss things seriously with her, but Chiang Xiao beat him to it, calling out, “Brother, did today go off without a hitch? Daddy's okay, isn't he?”
Cheng Cheng: “…”
She's such a smooth operator.
Unable to stay stern, he eased his tone and confirmed, “It's just like your father described.”
“Is Old Master Jiang there too?”
Chiang Xiao figured someone must be listening in on their conversation, and Old Master Jiang was likely present.
Otherwise, if Cheng Cheng had nothing to hide, he wouldn't offer such a brief reply without adding more details.
“He is.”
Cheng Cheng thought this girl was remarkably astute.
“Then I'll question you now—just give me straight answers.”
“Sure.”
“Any odd people catch your eye? Among the Jiang Family folks.”
Cheng Cheng answered, “None; everyone appeared normal.”
“Lu Shuangshuang showed up too, didn't she? Bet someone mentioned their wedding today.” The mere thought of Lu Shuangshuang stirred discomfort in Chiang Xiao.
She couldn't quite pin down her feelings about Lu Shuangshuang, yet sensed the woman craved the spotlight on purpose, which kept Chiang Xiao from warming to her or seeing anything positive.
Whatever others claimed, Chiang Xiao doubted Lu Shuangshuang's affection ran truly deep.
Perhaps it was passion overwhelming her senses?
Even so, it rubbed her the wrong way.
Cheng Cheng picked up on Chiang Xiao's dislike for Lu Shuangshuang. Though tempted to elaborate, Old Master Jiang's presence held him back, so he simply said,
“She did, but it fell through.”
Chiang Xiao grasped what 'fell through' implied.
“Daddy didn't react specially to her either?”
“No.”
Thrilled, Chiang Xiao leaped to her feet, her tone bright and joyful, “Hehe, I figured as much—Daddy doesn't really care for that Lu Shuangshuang!”
“Over the moon about it?” Cheng Cheng smiled despite himself.
He could sense Chiang Xiao's strong opposition to any marriage between Jiang Shiheng and Lu Shuangshuang.
Yet this issue probably wasn't straightforward and deserved more thought.
“I'm thrilled, but keep it from Daddy—I don't want to sway his choice too heavily.”
“Got it.”
“Alright, Xiao Cheng, you're dismissed. Have my father pick up now.” Chiang Xiao switched to a teasing lilt.
“Pfft!”
Cheng Cheng failed to stifle a laugh this time, then ground out through clenched teeth,
“Chiang Xiao, crossing the bridge after using it? All sweet 'brother' when prying info, then 'Xiao Cheng' once you're satisfied?”